The Unfaithful Mr. Scott novel (Eugene and Melanie)

Chapter 403

Candles were lit in the church. The white walls were clean and calming to look at.

They could hear the faint sound of hymns being played and the sound of a bell. Melanie looked at Xander. “Why did you bring me here?”

Xander said, “We’re here to light a candle.”

Many people were in the church, but it was surprisingly quiet.

It was as though everyone had come up with a tacit agreement to speak and do their things softly, afraid of disrupting the peaceful atmosphere in the church.

Xander looked at the floor, saying, “I came here to light a candle for my grandma when I was young.”

The place to light the candles was in the backyard. The volunteer responsible for keeping the records muttered a blessing with his eyes closed before handing Melanie the candle.

Melanie pursed her lips and looked at the candles on the rack silently.

Only when the breeze swayed the fire on the candles did Xander speak, “My grandpa said lighting a candle here can help the ones we love find their way to heaven.”

slowly lit

the candle on the rack as she prayed

been left empty for a

saying, “Call me if

the door only after

hurry the last time and did not have the chance to clean the

thought she could bring Albert back to his house

She had everything planned.

could no longer do what she had

days, and Xander would bring her food. He

was just

look out of the window

third day, and

usual. She stepped into the house. Only when

not look well. Her face was pale, and she looked skinnier. The clothes look like a big rag on

abroad. He threw me

“I know this is a huge blow to you, but you shouldn’t give up

nodded. Her voice sounded hoarse as she had not been talking much these few days. I know. I’m trying to gain the strength